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Month / November 2014

The memory foam mattress debuted in the 1990s. The first memory foam was developed and used for NASA in the 1970s. However, because of its effectiveness in improving sleep, it has become the highest-rated mattress today.

The success of this mattress compels many companies to produce more. As a result, it makes it harder for consumers to find the right mattress and topper pads.

Comfort

The comfort level of this mattress is one of the reasons of its popularity. Compared with innerspring bed, memory foam mattress earns 81% overall satisfaction rating from its actual users.

But you need to remember that not all memory foams are created equal. Each has its own pros and cons. They also differ when it comes to density, softness, durability, and response to temperature.

Most companies will offer you some technical aspects of their beds as a selling point. However, according to experts, these aspects can’t help you determine the overall comfort of the product.

Unique benefits

Although each memory foam has its own level of comfort depending on their make, all memory foams offer more comfort than other products.

When you compare them with latex or cotton, nothing really compared to this type of foam in a way that it conforms to your body resulting in a reduction in pressure points.

In a memory foam mattress, its foam cells deform when there’s weight applied. When you lie down, the cells compresses fully. The air pressure is spread to adjoining cells, thereby, decreasing the pressure you feel as you’re lying down.

With its ability to deform, it conforms to your body shape, as well as weight bearing areas. Other materials don’t do that. This is one feature that you can only find on memory foam.

Because a memory foam mattress is too soft, you would like to have a firm support material to secure it. Since its temperature sensitive, you need to make sure that the one you choose will stay soft and nice but still be responsive at room temperatures.

Where should it be made?

Memory foam mattresses can be manufactured from different countries. However, if you want a high-quality bed, you’d want to choose the one that’s made in Europe, Canada or the US.

You may be attracted to some cheaper foams on the market. But they usually aren’t made of high-quality ingredients. Plus, they might be made of unsafe chemicals which can be detrimental to your health.